Kaufman County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kaufman County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Kaufman County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kaufman, Kaufman County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Kaufman County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common23 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common16 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common15 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common13 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common13 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common12 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional10 obs.

Ostrinia penitalis

Occasional10 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional9 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional9 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare9 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare9 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

+32% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Kaufman County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kaufman County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kaufman

Importance: 0.39

76 species

+32% vs. current

Terrell

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Forney

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+223% vs. current

Ben Gill Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Kaufman City Lakes

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Murphy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kemp

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Talty

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Kaufman

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common24 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common23 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common16 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Very Common15 obs.

Elophila obliteralis

Waterlily Leafcutter Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Common13 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common13 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common12 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common12 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common12 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common11 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional11 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional10 obs.

Ostrinia penitalis

Occasional10 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional9 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional9 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare9 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare9 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare9 obs.

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